To prepare for Christmas, there will be an opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the context of a parish Penitential Service. Several priests will gather at the following churches to celebrate the Lord’s forgiveness:

It’s that time of year when we prepare ourselves for the coming of our dear Lord!!

How can you prepare yourself and those whom you love?

It’s Time to Get the Advent Wreath Out

What a wonderful tradition to share at the dinner table. Don’t have a wreath? Visit our local Catholic Store, C&A Inspirations, at 313 N. Mattis for all your

Advent needs.

THE SEASON OF GIVING!!

There are many ways to prepare your heart this season here at Holy Cross!

Donations to the Flower Fund

During the Christmas Season our altar is filled with a multitude of beautiful flowers all placed around the creche. You are invited to make a donation toward the purchase of those flowers and in gratitude for your gift, the names of those you wish to remember in honor or memorial will be listed in the bulletin during Christmas. Stop in the Parish Office or give us a call at 352-8748 for more information.

Holy Cross Christmas Cards Available

Purchase your Christmas cards here at Holy Cross this year. The cover is a picture of the altar decorated for Christmas. Cards are being sold after all the Masses. Cost is $15:00 for a box of 20 and $8.00 for a box of 10. A single card, $1.00. Or buy them during office hours weekdays at the Parish Office.

Santa is Coming to the Swann Special Care Center And He Needs Our Help!

This year we will again participate in the Angel Tree Project providing Christmas gifts for 35 residents of Swann. Their ages range from 11 to 62. With each name is a wish list. Help bring the joy of Christmas Day to these members of Swann.

If you would like to provide a gift for a resident this year, please call the Parish Office during office hours at 352-8748 for the name of a resident.

Gifts must be in the office by Thursday, December 4th, for pick up, so call soon! Gifts are in the $30 range and our 8th grade students will gift wrap the gifts as a service project.

Deck the Halls with Holiday Evergreens From Troop 9!

Before shopping for decorations this season, consider purchasing fresh greenery from a Troop 9 Boy Scout! 20%-25% of each sale helps a boy pay for his Scouting activities. Wreaths, garlands, and center-pieces are available in time for Thanksgiving festivities. For more information or to have a Scout contact you, contact:

Visit Baby Jesus With the Kids!

Children’s Live Nativity.

YOU ARE INVITED to the Children’s Live Nativity, Sunday, December 7th, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Parish Center. View Jesus and his family in his first days of life. Enjoy a tasty Christmas cookie and hot chocolate before joining the Holy Cross Carolers as they sing Christmas songs to Baby Jesus.

We’re looking for parishioners to bring nativity sets from home to share in a display of Nativity sets with other parishioners.

Set-up: Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to noon.

Nativities will be blessed!

Hosted by Holy Cross families.

Monetary donations for the St. Vincent de Paul Society will be accepted. For more info or to display your nativity, please call Jessica McMahon at 355-1197.

Come Sing With Us!

Christmas Caroling.

On December 7th we will have our annual Holy Cross Christmas caroling. We’ll begin the afternoon at two local nursing homes and end with singing at the Live Nativity at

the Parish Center. Join us for an old-fashioned, fun-filled afternoon welcoming the Advent Season!

We’ll meet at the Parish Center at 2:00 p.m. to warm up our voices. Our finale will be singing at the Children’s Live Nativity beginning at 4:30 p.m. (see above). Please let us